Topics | IOF - Institut des finances

State Owned Enterprises

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the Lebanese public sector are poorly defined and plagued by inefficiency, low productivity, and a lack of innovation. The government faces significant financial and…

Financial Crimes and Anti Corruption

Financial crimes and corruption significantly undermine a country's macroeconomic stability and overall economic health. The Public Financial Management (PFM) approach to anti-corruption capacity…

Public investment management

Public Investment Management (PIM) involves the processes by which governments select, construct, and maintain public assets essential for delivering basic public services and supporting economic…

Financial Literacy

Financial literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills necessary to make responsible and informed financial decisions, contributing to financial security and well-being. It also empowers citizens to…

Cadastre & Land Management

Sound management of land and cadastre affairs holds substantial potential for economic and social development. It can significantly boost state revenues associated with land activities and improve…

Crisis Impact Assessment

The multifaceted crisis has had and continues to have significant impacts on the Lebanese public sector, affecting its ability to sustain service provision to citizens. Planning, budgeting, public…

Accounting and Audit

Accounting and auditing are cornerstones of financial performance and accountability. Lebanon faces significant challenges in adopting international standards, including regular parliamentary…

Public Private Partnerships

When well regulated, Public Private Partnerships can emerge as a powerful mechanism for driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the delivery of public services, infrastructure, and…

Public procurement

Public procurement is a strategic policy instrument essential to sound financial governance. Accounting for 20% to 60% of government expenditures globally, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the…

Learning Techniques

Lifelong learning and skills development are essential for staying abreast of good practices and emerging trends and for one’s personal and professional development. Our programs rely on a variety of…

Fiscal Transparency

In Lebanon, enhancing financial transparency has become essential to securing international support for funding and investment. While the government must take action to improve transparency, citizens…

Economic Development

Understanding the financial and economic system is central to our mission, alongside raising awareness of state institution management and public policies. We enhance the capacity of civil servants…